Scruton blow for Rhinos

Monday 22 January 2007 00:02 BST

Leeds Rhinos' England prop Nick Scruton will be out of action for up to four months after suffering a stress fracture to his left foot.

Scruton, 22, had surgery last Friday to pin the damaged navicular bone in his foot and will now spend between six and eight weeks in plaster before beginning rehabilitation for a similar period of time.

Coach Tony Smith said: "It is disappointing for Nick after he had worked so hard in pre-season and was looking in great shape."